Raphael vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#421
Total SSA Count
744
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rafe, Raffy, Rafi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Raphael Rank #421
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #421 for Raphael.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raphael ___

  • Raphael James
  • Raphael Alexander
  • Raphael Louis
  • Raphael Antoine
  • Raphael Emilio
  • Raphael Thomas

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Raphael

Gabriel Sebastian Leonardo Beatrice Cecilia

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raphael or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Theodore mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Raphael and Theodore boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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